Category Archives: Local News

Rauner will skip Republican convention
Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop at Nord Outdoor Power in Bloomington Friday. (Patti Penn/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The head of the Republican party in Illinois is our Governor. Howeve...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

United Way announces 2016 program grants
Volunteers spent over 1,400 hours deciding which programs will receive funding this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has announced local p...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 5, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. April 5, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

ISU bumps up tuition 3 percent
About 70 percent of ISU students will not be affected by the increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University has bumped up its tuition as part of an effort...
Syndicated Author May 06, 2016

Clinton plant hopes new legislation will keep facility open
Clinton Power Station is one of two Illinois power plants Exelon is threatening to close.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – With profits falling, there is new hope in a bill in front of th...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Barickman: Manar’s school funding proposal is CPS bailout
State Sen. Jason Barickman thought the proposal is not the right way to change Illinois’ school funding formula. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – St...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Purses empower women in Bloomington-Normal
Money from the event will help Women Build McLean County. (Logo courtesy http://www.uwaymc.org/power-purse)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It’s hoped more than 100 purses can lead to a new hom...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 4, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. April 4, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

U-High student awarded grand prize in Operation Cool
The 19th annual Operation Cool finale featured students from 19 high schools vying for a chance to win a new Mitsubishi. (Photo Susan Saunders/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib and Susan Saunders NORMAL – ...
Syndicated Author May 05, 2016

Police investigate downtown bench covered in tar
Police are reviewing video from the area where the bench was located. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James There have been complaints about the homeless in the area of Mulberry and Main in Downtown Bloomi...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2016